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enWed, 21 Feb 2018 15:30:00 -0800Wed, 21 Feb 2018 15:58:43 -0800Red Pheasant residents frustrated with 'outrageous' living conditionshttp://sasknow.com/article/699162/red-pheasant-first-nation-residents-frustrated-poor-living-conditions
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/Mold_in_Carol%27s_basement.jpg?itok=1BrpAv5S" width="480" height="270" alt="Mould and decaying drywall in Carol Peyachew's basement." title="Greg Higgins/battlefordsNOW" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>Residents on Red Pheasant First Nation’s are living without running water or heat and have raw sewage on the ground. Many of those residents are accusing the Chief and council of neglecting their duties to help. But according to Red Pheasant Chief Clint Wutunee, the poor housing conditions is due to a lack of government funding.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/699162/red-pheasant-first-nation-residents-frustrated-poor-living-conditions">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW699162Wed, 21 Feb 2018 17:30:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsDay of highs and lows for young gymnasts at gameshttp://sasknow.com/article/699145/day-highs-and-lows-young-gymnasts-games
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/tramp_wed_zara_carter_edit_rivers_west_IMG_9261_0.jpg?itok=5G5xdhU9" width="480" height="270" alt="Zara Carter, with Team Rivers West, focuses on her form in the trampoline routine finals Wednesday." title="Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>It was a day of emotional highs and lows for young athletes vying in the final round of artistic gymnastics competitions on Wednesday.</p>
<p>Parents filled the stands cheering on their kids taking part in the events as part of the Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford. </p>
<p>Mom Sabrina Stewart who was visiting from the Saskatoon area consoled her daughter Isabella Wallace, nine, who was tearful after achieving a less than stellar performance in the finals at the end of the competition.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/699145/day-highs-and-lows-young-gymnasts-games">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW699145Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsTwo Indigenous talents to represent the Battlefords at Telemiraclehttp://sasknow.com/article/699133/two-indigenous-talents-represent-battlefords-telemiracle
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/midnite_luv_cropped.jpg?itok=R3t_NWtc" width="480" height="270" alt="Midnite Luv is a country rock band. They will play at Telemiracle on Sunday, March 4." title="submitted photo/Ali Tatar" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>Two Indigenous music acts will be the Battlefords' only representation at Telemiracle next month.</p>
<p>Country rock band, Midnite Luv, made of Indigenous and Métis band members with performers from the Sweetgrass and Moosimin First Nations are the first act to make it to the annual telethon. The second is Bianca St Martin, a classically trained natural soprano, also from the Sweetgrass First Nation. </p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/699133/two-indigenous-talents-represent-battlefords-telemiracle">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW699133Wed, 21 Feb 2018 14:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsExtreme Cold Weather Warning Issuedhttp://sasknow.com/article/699089/extreme-cold-weather-warning-issued
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/NYSP101-818_2005_120529.jpg?itok=yoxNYJuh" width="480" height="270" alt="Extreme cold warning issued again for Wednesday with wind chills near minus 40 this morning " title="file photo/ Canadian Press" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>Cold temperatures continue to strike the local area. An extreme cold warning has again been issued by Environment Canada for today with sunshine in the forecast with highs minus 14. The wind chill should dip to minus 40 this morning however by afternoon reach minus 27. The cold should continue tonight with clear skies although cloud is expected to move into the area overnight Temperatures overnight near minus 22 with wind chills minus 30. </p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/699089/extreme-cold-weather-warning-issued">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW699089Wed, 21 Feb 2018 09:28:44 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsSynchronized swimmers show their finesse at Tuesday's gameshttp://sasknow.com/article/698993/synchronized-swimmers-show-their-finesse-tuesdays-games
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/sync1.jpg?itok=zYfx9l9L" width="480" height="270" alt="A total of 15 athletes took part in the solo competition of synchronized swimming." title="Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>Young athlete Kaibrie Lumbard from Lloydminster with Team Rivers West was all smiles after winning gold in the solo synchronized swimming finals Tuesday.</p>
<p>"I'm really happy. I'm so excited," said the 12-year-old after hearing the results on the second day of the Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698993/synchronized-swimmers-show-their-finesse-tuesdays-games">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698993Tue, 20 Feb 2018 16:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsAssaults, pursuits, and threats keep RCMP busy http://sasknow.com/article/698956/assaults-pursuits-and-threats-keep-rcmp-busy
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/Crime-PB-Regina_RCMP-Mountie_hat_with_badge-Oct_17_2012-1_4_19.jpg?itok=1t37U-0u" width="480" height="270" alt="It was a busy weekend for RCMP as they responded to over 165 calls for assistance." title="file photo/battlefordsNOW" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>It was a busy weekend in Battlefords for the local RCMP detachment, who responded to more than 165 calls including a high-speed chase and an assault.</p>
<p><strong>High-speed chase results in arrest</strong></p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698956/assaults-pursuits-and-threats-keep-rcmp-busy">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698956Tue, 20 Feb 2018 12:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsYouth show skills in artistic gymnastics on first day of Gameshttp://sasknow.com/article/698884/youth-show-skills-artistic-gymnastics-first-day-games
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/IMG_8103_rivers_west_safia_edit_0.jpg?itok=U962eXed" width="480" height="270" alt="Safia Carter from the Battlefords with Team Rivers West tackles the vault." title="Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>Youth from across Saskatchewan showed their talents in the artistic gymnastics competition Monday, the first day of the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games in North Battleford.</p>
<p>The event took place in the Fieldhouse, with many parents filling the stands.</p>
<p>Cheryl Russell with Gymnastics Saskatchewan said everything went well.</p>
<p>"The facility is wonderful," Russell said. "We have a great turnout. Lots of parents are turning out to watch. And at this age level, the kids are so happy to be here. They are just having a ball."</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698884/youth-show-skills-artistic-gymnastics-first-day-games">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698884Mon, 19 Feb 2018 17:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsOpening ceremonies officially kick-off Winter Gameshttp://sasknow.com/article/698863/opening-ceremonies-officially-kick-winter-games
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/sask_games_banners.jpg?itok=ywcVriin" width="480" height="270" alt="The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games banner was lifted to the rafters of the North Battleford Civic Centre during the opening ceremonies Sunday night." title="Greg Higgins/battlefordsNOW" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>Thousands of athletes and fans filled the stands of the Civic Centre in North Battleford for the opening ceremonies of the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games Sunday night.</p>
<p>The event was full of entertainment by local talent, an inspirational speech from curler Amber Holland and ground rumbling cheers for the athletes competing in the games.</p>
<p>Teams are divided into nine districts from around the province with athletes ranging in age from 10 to 16. Over 1,300 are expected to compete.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698863/opening-ceremonies-officially-kick-winter-games">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698863Mon, 19 Feb 2018 11:35:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsOne shot fired during B&E west of Battlefordhttp://sasknow.com/article/698825/one-shot-fired-during-be-west-battleford
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/RCMP_cruiser_logo_1_6_0_8_56.jpg?itok=NCbp9J4v" width="480" height="270" alt="" title="file photo/battlefordsNOW staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>A scary situation luckily resulted in no injuries in Battleford Sunday morning after a suspect seen breaking into a building fired a shot at a residence.</p>
<p>Battlefords RCMP said in a release they were called to rural property west of Battleford at 5 a.m. to investigate a reported break and enter.</p>
<p>According to police, the investigation determined an unidentified suspect was seen breaking into an outbuilding. RCMP believed the same suspect discharged a firearm once at the residence, resulting in a broken window. No injuries were reported.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698825/one-shot-fired-during-be-west-battleford">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698825Sun, 18 Feb 2018 23:49:11 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsSask Winter Games torch relay lights up North Battlefordhttp://sasknow.com/article/698822/sask-winter-games-torch-relay-lights-north-battleford
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/games_torch_edit_IMG_8046.jpg?itok=bWNWOUP_" width="480" height="270" alt="Left to right, torch bearers Jill Martin-Ament, Bill Samborski and Siobhan Gormley, with North Battleford Mayor Ryan Bater at the start of the torch relay outside City Hall Sunday." title="Angela Brown/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>The 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games officially began Sunday evening as the torch relay lit up the streets of North Battleford.</p>
<p>Torch bearers Bill Samborski, Siobhan Gormley and Jill Martin-Ament, all former games alumni, proudly took turns carrying the flame from City Hall to the Civic Centre for the games opening ceremony.</p>
<p>North Battleford resident Samborski said he feels privileged to help carry the flame.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698822/sask-winter-games-torch-relay-lights-north-battleford">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698822Sun, 18 Feb 2018 21:26:16 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsTown to halt use of city landfill in Aprilhttp://sasknow.com/article/698753/town-discontinue-using-city-landfill-april
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/city_hall_edit_jan_9_IMG_5284_0_0.jpg?itok=vjvUZrbH" width="480" height="270" alt="North Battleford City Hall confirmed the town has notified the city it would officially discontinue its contract to use the city's Waste Management Facility effective April 18." title="file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>North Battleford will have a little less waste in its landfill now that the Town of Battleford has decided to use an alternate service.</p>
<p>The city confirmed at its Feb. 12 meeting that it received a letter from the town indicating it would end its agreement to use the North Battleford Waste Management Facility effective April 18.</p>
<p>The city had already factored in the resulting loss in revenue from the termination in the contract in this year's budget.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698753/town-discontinue-using-city-landfill-april">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698753Sat, 17 Feb 2018 15:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsSask Winter Games filling up hotel spots fasthttp://sasknow.com/article/698712/sask-winter-games-filling-hotel-spots-fast
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/sask_games_edit_volunteers_file_IMG_6226_0.jpg?itok=wnKj369F" width="480" height="270" alt="Ticket sales for the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games events are also going well." title="file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>As North Battleford prepares to host the 2018 Saskatchewan Winter Games, local hotels are filling up quickly, and ticket sales to events are seeing brisk sales.</p>
<p>The front desk associate at the Tropical Inn said there's not a room to be had for people seeking a spot at the last minute to attend the games.</p>
<p>"We're extremely booked," Lori Moran said. "We don't have any spots available right now. From the eighteenth to the twenty-fourth, we're booked right through."</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698712/sask-winter-games-filling-hotel-spots-fast">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698712Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:07:38 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsCase involving alleged fraud against Viterra heading to trial http://sasknow.com/article/698706/case-involving-alleged-fraud-against-viterra-heading-trial
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/court_new_edit_shot_winter_IMG_7357_0_1.jpg?itok=Ul-0VkpS" width="480" height="270" alt="A case involving a man charged with defrauding Viterra will go to trial." title="file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>The case involving a North Battleford man accused of defrauding Viterra has been set for a trial in Court of Queen's Bench in Battleford, with a date still to be determined.</p>
<p>David Glassford who is facing a charge of fraud over $5,000 appeared in North Battleford provincial court Feb. 15.</p>
<p>He previously entered a not guilty plea.</p>
<p>Defence lawyer Brian Pfefferle was present during court via teleconference, as Judge Daniel O'Hanlon presided.</p>
<p>Crown prosecutor Charlotte Morden confirmed a preliminary hearing was waived in the case.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698706/case-involving-alleged-fraud-against-viterra-heading-trial">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698706Fri, 16 Feb 2018 19:00:00 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsConstruction on new cinema could start in Aprilhttp://sasknow.com/article/698699/construction-new-cinema-could-start-april
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/magic_lantern_sold_sign_0_0.jpg?itok=P_e_QXUF" width="480" height="270" alt="After the potential approval from city council last this month, Magic Lantern should have shovels in the ground come April to officially start construction on the new four screen cinema." title="file photo/battlefordsNOW Staff" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>If all goes to plan a land deal could be approved this month with shovels in the ground by April for the new four screen theatre in North Battleford.</p>
<p>According to Magic Lantern, which bought and renovated the single screen <a href="http://www.battlefordsnow.com/article/564403/silver-screen-returns-battlefords">Capitol Theatre last spring</a>, the deal should be presented to council at the next meeting on Feb. 26. If approved, construction should begin in April.</p>
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<a href="http://sasknow.com/article/698699/construction-new-cinema-could-start-april">Read More</a>battlefordsNOW698699Fri, 16 Feb 2018 17:35:27 -0600saskNOW - BattlefordsStrange smell in Unity not hydrogen sulfide: Provincehttp://sasknow.com/article/698666/strange-smell-unity-not-hydrogen-sulfide-province
<img typeof="foaf:Image" src="http://sasknow.com/sites/default/files/styles/main_article_image_rss/public/field/image/180013_10150091775449215_7012509_n.jpg?itok=EZ6dv4WP" width="480" height="270" alt="A wintery night in January was interrupted by a foul odour which, despite making many people ill in the Town of Unity, was determined not to be hydrogen sulfide." title="Town of Unity/Facebook" />
<p><strong>By battlefordsNOW</strong></p>
<p>An investigation into a strange odour which caused many residents of Unity to become ill in early January has ruled out hydrogen sulfide (H2S) as the culprit.</p>
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